The league is administered by Water Polo Australia, and is contested by eleven clubs, each fielding a women's and a men's team.

The remaining four teams are awarded final placings based on the number of points accumulated over the course of the regular season.

UNSW Killer Whales (W) Fremantle Marlins (W) The Australian Water Polo League is contested by eleven clubs from across Australia.

As of the conclusion of the 2024 season, 11 different clubs have competed in the men's division of the AWL, with eight having won the championship trophy.

As of the conclusion of the 2024 season, 11 different clubs have competed in the women's division of the AWL, with five having won the championship trophy.